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Learn all about boating safety before the season gets underway by signing up for a Boat America Boating Certification Course on April 8 at Monee Reservoir. –Forest Preserve photo, Glenn P. Knoblock.

Forest Preserve Program Lineup Includes Boating Safety Course at Monee Reservoir

Be prepared for this year’s boating season by signing up for a Boat America certification course at the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Monee Reservoir. Other program topics include forest fitness, hikes, and birding. Online registration is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnetWithNature.org. Forest Fitness, Zoom Webinar, from 10-11 a.m., Saturday, April 1:…

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Beecher Community Library News

Call the library at 708-946-9090 for programs that require registration. Happy Holidays! The library will be closed Saturday, December 29,...
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Joyce Law Helps Address Firefighter Shortage Beginning Next Year

A new law led by State Sen. Patrick Joyce to help solve Illinois’ firefighter shortage will go into effect January...
Peotone wrestlers pose after a good showing at the recent tourney in Lyons Township. Left to right are: Shea O’Connor, who placed fifth; Jimmy O’Connor - first; Jonah Young - first; Robert Bennett - first; Emerson Gall - fifth; Hector Estrada - fifth; Gemma Breheny - fourth; and Kennedy Hogan - first. –Photo submitted.

PJHS Wrestlers Do Well in Tourney!

Peotone wrestlers pose after a good showing at the recent tourney in Lyons Township. Left to...
Fire and police personnel, ambulances, a medical helicopter, plus heavy-duty tow trucks all were involved in safely extricating a victim trapped in the truck's cab after an accident at Rt. 394 and Goodenow Road. –Photo by Jim Piacentini.

Vehicle Accident with Injury at Rt. 394/Goodenow Road

Many skilled personnel responded to help save the accident victim on December 18 at Rt. 394...
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Rep. Haas Celebrates District 79 Library Grants

Following the School District Library Grant program announcement made by Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, State Rep. Jackie Haas...
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Crete Library News

Thursday, December 28 Manga Club for Teens, from 3 - 4 p.m., grades sixth/12th: Join us to discuss "Black Butler:...
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Peotone Library News

The library will be closed on Monday, January 1, for the New Year holiday. Interested in the Homebound Delivery Program?...
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Beecher Police Blotter: December 14 – 16

Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely accusations, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of...
Weather dampened the Wreaths Across America ceremony but did not stop it. –Photo by Karen Haave.

Wreaths Across America Honors Heroes

By Karen Haave Disappointing weather put a damper on the Wreaths Across America ceremony in Monee on Saturday morning, but...
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Asylum Seekers Arrive in the South Suburbs

By Andrea Arens The City of Chicago passed an ordinance last week allowing the city to impound and fine the...

Beecher 200-U Bringing the Chickens to Roost

By Jeff Vorva The passing of the Beecher 200-U tax levy had a barnyard feel to it with chickens coming...
Congratulations, Rep. Haas, on being selected the Osteopathic Medical Society's 2023 Legislator of the Year. –Photo submitted.

Rep. Haas Receives Illinois Osteopathic Medical Society Legislator of the Year Award

Recently, State Rep. Jackie Haas received the Illinois Osteopathic Medical Society’s 2023 Legislator of the Year Award. “It is an...

Barber Bids Farewell as Beecher Ups the Levy

By Jeff Vorva As he attended his 852nd Beecher village board meeting, retiring village manager Robert Barber got emotional. So,...
Rep. Haas chose Broadway Jewelry and Rare Coins to honor for her December Business Spotlight. –Photo submitted.

Broadway Jewelry, Rare Coins December Local Business Spotlight

For her December local business spotlight, State Rep. Jackie Haas chose to recognize Broadway Jewelry and Rare Coins in Bradley....
The Peotone Police Department participated in No Shave November and presented Sue Wackerlin of Adopt a Soldier with a $500 check. Photo by Andrea Arens.

Peotone Registers New Business and Receives Budget Presentation

By Andrea Arens Before the board got down to business, Police Chief David DeMik presented Sue Wackerlin of Adopt-a-Soldier with...

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It got pretty intense under the basket, but Orlin Nesbitt, #1, made sure that jump shot counted. –Photo by Jim Piacentini.
Beecher Trounces Coalers 71-39
Peotone wrestlers pose after a good showing at the recent tourney in Lyons Township. Left to right are: Shea O’Connor, who placed fifth; Jimmy O’Connor - first; Jonah Young - first; Robert Bennett - first; Emerson Gall - fifth; Hector Estrada - fifth; Gemma Breheny - fourth; and Kennedy Hogan - first. –Photo submitted.
PJHS Wrestlers Do Well in Tourney!
Sims to Give Away 300 Ring Cameras to Seniors
Fire and police personnel, ambulances, a medical helicopter, plus heavy-duty tow trucks all were involved in safely extricating a victim trapped in the truck's cab after an accident at Rt. 394 and Goodenow Road. –Photo by Jim Piacentini.
Vehicle Accident with Injury at Rt. 394/Goodenow Road
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Rep. Haas Celebrates District 79 Library Grants
Head to Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Bolingbrook starting January 3 for a Fill the Frame photo program. Pick your frame, take your shot, and submit it for a photo exhibit in February. –Photo by Forest Preserve staff, Suzy Lyttle.
Kick-off New Year with Forest Preserve Photo, Bird Hike, PJ Party Programs

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